The Best Hotels Closest to Don Carter State Park in Gainesville - 2026 Updated Prices

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A hotel courtyard with outdoor seating, a pool, and string lights.

A spacious room with a high ceiling, a large window, a wooden bar area, and a seating area with chairs and a sofa.

A conference room with a wooden table, gray chairs, a potted plant, a television, and a light fixture.

A hotel with a swimming pool, lounge chairs, and a covered patio area.

1. The Guest Lodge Gainesville

Midtown, 12.8 km from Don Carter State Park

Carole

฿2,537

฿3,085 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A courtyard with outdoor seating, a central fire feature, and a restaurant area.

A modern bar area with a high counter, multiple bar stools, and a variety of bottles.

A modern gym with wooden cabinets, a wall-mounted TV, and various exercise equipment including dumbbells and benches.

A modern hotel with a prominent 'Courtyard by Marriott' sign, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.

2. Courtyard by Marriott Gainesville GA

Downtown Gainesville, 12 km from Don Carter State Park

Steven

฿4,798

฿5,686 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A breakfast bar with juice dispensers, a waffle maker, and various food items.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a TV, a chair, and a window with a view.

A Hampton Inn hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance and a welcoming sign.

A swimming pool with a clear blue water surface, surrounded by a beige building with a covered patio area and a metal fence.

3. Hampton Inn Gainesville

12.7 km from Don Carter State Park

Jillian

฿4,234

฿5,037 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a television screen.

A hotel room with a bed, a coffee machine, a microwave, and a small refrigerator.

A modern office desk with two monitors, a keyboard, a mouse, and a printer.

A breakfast buffet area with a bakery section and a display for breakfast items.

4. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gainesville - Lake Lanier Area by IHG

14 km from Don Carter State Park

Bryan

฿3,957

฿4,718 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a nightstand, a lamp, and a large mirror.

A multi-story hotel with a gas station attached, featuring a prominent 'Best Price Plus' sign.

A modern living room with a fireplace, seating area, and a kitchen visible through an open doorway.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a built-in oven, a dishwasher, and a bar area with two black bar stools.

5. Best Western Plus Lake Lanier/gainesville Hotel & Suites

21.1 km from Don Carter State Park

John

฿3,806

฿4,545 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A spacious lobby with modern furniture, a reception desk, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a coffee machine, and a food display.

A landscaped courtyard with a pathway, benches, and various trees.

A modern hotel lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and a bar.

6. Comfort Inn & Suites

Midtown, 12.2 km from Don Carter State Park

mary jo

฿3,107

฿3,740 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A modern coffee shop interior with a seating area, a coffee machine, and a laptop on the table.

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, a microwave, and a dishwasher.

A modern indoor area with a beverage kiosk, snack display, and seating area with a view.

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

7. Candlewood Suites Oakwood by IHG

21.1 km from Don Carter State Park

Conrad

฿3,822

฿4,563 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, a framed picture on the wall, and a window with curtains.

A modern kitchen with a bar area, featuring a white countertop, bar stools, and pendant lighting.

8. Hilton Garden Inn Gainesville

14.6 km from Don Carter State Park

Andrew

฿4,247

฿5,051 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern hotel lobby with a central bar area, multiple seating options, and a large flat-screen TV mounted on a wooden wall.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a sofa.

A corner market with refrigerated beverage dispensers and shelves stocked with snacks and beverages.

A modern living room with a stone fireplace, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a large window providing natural light.

9. Fairfield Inn and Suites Gainesville

14.6 km from Don Carter State Park

Edgar

฿4,828

฿5,720 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

An outdoor patio area with wicker furniture, red umbrellas, and string lights.

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a mix of white and brown paneling, a covered entrance, and a parking lot.

A modern kitchen with a microwave, coffee maker, and refrigerator. There is a dining area with a table and chairs, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A hotel room with a sofa, ottoman, and a small side table. There is a television and a lamp on the side table. The room has a patterned carpet and a door leading to another room.

10. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Gainesville

14.7 km from Don Carter State Park

Jessica

฿5,331

฿6,299 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden dresser, a mirror, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

A motel with a swimming pool, multiple balconies, and a parking area.

A motel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a fenced area.

A kitchenette with a coffee maker, water cooler, and stainless steel thermos.

11. Motel 6 Gainesville, GA

12.5 km from Don Carter State Park

Christopher

฿1,989

฿2,522 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A spacious entryway with a large rug, a chandelier, and a staircase leading to another room.

A spacious living room with a fireplace, white sofas, a coffee table, and a chandelier.

A large, modern house with a symmetrical design, featuring a central entrance, multiple windows, and a sloped roof.

A room with a wooden table set for a meal, featuring a bottle of wine, a vase of flowers, and various food items.

12. The Inn at Blackberry HIll

19.7 km from Don Carter State Park

Billie

฿9,542

฿11,237 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A hotel room with two beds, a large framed picture of a train, a lamp, and a mirror on the wall.

A breakfast bar with a coffee maker, cereal dispenser, and a fruit bowl.

A Super 8 motel with a red exterior, a covered entrance, and a parking lot.

A modern living room with patterned sofas, a brown armchair, a flat-screen TV, and a small table.

13. Super 8 by Wyndham Gainesville

13.3 km from Don Carter State Park

Noe

฿2,649

฿3,214 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a round table with a vase, and a ceiling fan.

A modern dining area with a glass table and chairs, a large window with a view of a building, and a kitchen area with a coffee machine.

A kitchenette with a refrigerator, a coffee machine, and a trash can.

A reception area with a reception desk, two leather chairs, a clock, and a lamp.

14. Econo Lodge Gainesville Downtown Area

13.1 km from Don Carter State Park

Christy

฿2,475

฿3,013 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

A circular outdoor seating area with Adirondack chairs, surrounded by a gravel and grass border, with a tree and a building in the background.

A parking lot with a building in the background, a tree with pink flowers, and a clear blue sky.

A two-story brick building with a flat roof and a covered front porch.

Two single beds with white bedding, a nightstand with a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

15. Georgianna Motel

Westside, 15.8 km from Don Carter State Park

Larry

฿2,354

฿2,875 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

A multi-story building with a parking lot in front.

A corridor with a wooden door, a metal gate, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a clock, and framed advertisements on the wall.

A sign for Hometown Studios advertising daily and weekly rates and clean rooms.

16. HomeTowne Studios By Red Roof Gainesville, GA

13.7 km from Don Carter State Park

Luz

฿1,978

฿2,442 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A hotel room with a kitchenette, a television, a dining table, a sofa, and a patterned carpet.

A vending machine with Pepsi and Coca-Cola logos, a Coca-Cola bottle image, and a selection of drink options.

A reception area with a green 'Quality' mat, framed certificates, a clock, and a potted plant.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

17. Quality Inn Oakwood - Gainesville

21.3 km from Don Carter State Park

Rana

฿2,850

฿3,445 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A tent-like structure with a porch, two chairs, and a hammock.

Two individuals playing a wooden block game outdoors, with a tent and trees in the background.

A tented room with a bed, a small table with a sign, a lamp, and a window.

A room with two black chairs, a small wooden table, a potted plant, a striped rug, and a window with a black frame.

18. Timberline Glamping River Forks

18 km from Don Carter State Park

Shruti

฿4,417

฿9,874 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, a stove, and a sink.

A two-story house with a balcony, surrounded by lush greenery and a forested area.

A lush green landscape with a house surrounded by trees.

A two-story house with a porch and a staircase leading to a balcony.

19. Near Helen, Waterfalls & Hiking! Quiet Mtn Retreat

15.2 km from Don Carter State Park

฿7,511

฿13,638 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Don Carter State Park

Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Guest Lodge Gainesville	8.6 Excellent 1,005 reviews	View
Courtyard by Marriott Gainesville GA	9.6 Exceptional 363 reviews	View
Hampton Inn Gainesville	8.8 Excellent 812 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gainesville - Lake Lanier Area by IHG	9.0 Wonderful 446 reviews	View
Best Western Plus Lake Lanier/gainesville Hotel & Suites	9.0 Wonderful 846 reviews	View

Top Don Carter State Park Hotel Reviews

Comfort Suites Commerce

8/10 Good

"Nice place..quiet.. nice pool area good breakfast"

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Dahlonega by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"My wife and I enjoyed a visit to NE Georgia and decided to stay here. We were quite pleased with the all-around accommodations. We loved the mattress and location. Dahlonega was a cute little historical town with much charm. We stayed because of its location but would return and stay again at the same hotel."

Baymont by Wyndham Cornelia

10/10 Excellent

"2nd time staying at this property and was well satisfied with the service, cleanliness and accommodations. Great stay at a fair price. Great location."

Lily Creek Lodge

8/10 Good

"It was an amazing place. I felt I was in a different world. It is a charming place. Each room decorated different. I am definitely going back. The room was clean. It was close to town only 4 miles away."

Quality Inn Cornelia

10/10 Excellent

"Room was very clean. Ac wasn't keeping up but wasn't miserable. Thanks"

Days Inn by Wyndham Dahlonega University Area

10/10 Excellent

"Room was good for the price during weekday. Bed was moderately comfortable. AC worked well. Staff friendly."

Fairfield By Marriott Inn & Suites Cornelia

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean and comfortable room. The staff was great!"

Comfort Inn & Suites Dahlonega University Area

10/10 Excellent

"I arrived after nine on Friday night to a lovely, cheerful young lady who checked me in efficently. A lovely fire was burning in the lobby creating a warm, autumnal vibe. Later, I came out to see if I could get hot water anywhere for the chamomile tea bag I brought with and the hotel keeps hot water thermos at the ready along with coffee which was perfect. They also had cold water with lemons in the lobby. I saw a nice fitness room adjacent to the lobby and wished I had thought to bring work out clothes. I loved that the sheets smelled freshly laundered! The smell was very relaxing. The room was just a bit dark at night as I was unable to figure out how to turn on the floor lamp by the comfy arm chair. Breakfast in the morning lasted until 9:30 am. There were enough tables and seats for those of us who came in late. I enjoyed a fresh waffle and syrup with a view of the fireplace. There were also warm eggs, lots of bacon even at 9:15 am, and biscuits and gravy, plus bagels, hard boiled eggs and an assortment of extras. There were several people manning the breakfast and keeping it well supplied. I checked out at 11 and visited downtown Dahlonega which was beautiful and delightful on a fall Saturday. Buskers were playing, we had lunch at the Picnic Cafe and Desserty with delicous brunswick stew and white chicken chilli. The whole day was idyllic and free parking for 3 hours. Can't wait to return to the best little fall day!"

Dahlonega Mountain Inn

8/10 Good

"Staff was very helpful, happy to have laundry on site. Bed was comfy."

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Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville

9.2/10 (7 reviews)

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An art gallery with various paintings on the walls and a sculpture on a pedestal.

Quinlan Visual Arts Center

7.2/10 (25 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to Quinlan Visual Arts Center during your stay in Gainesville. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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Lula Park

Explore the great outdoors at Lula Park, a lovely green space in Lula.

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Lake Lanier Olympic Park

8.2/10 (11 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Lake Lanier Olympic Park, a lovely green space in Gainesville. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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Jaemor Farms

Enjoy an outing to Jaemor Farms during your stay in Lula.

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Frances Meadows Aquatic Center

6.8/10 (3 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to Frances Meadows Aquatic Center during your stay in Gainesville. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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Chattahoochee Golf Club

8.0/10 (4 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in Gainesville at Chattahoochee Golf Club. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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Smithgall Arts Center

6.6/10 (17 reviews)

You can make plans for a show at Smithgall Arts Center on your trip to Gainesville. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Don Carter State Park?

Don Carter State Park is located in a welcoming area of Gainesville that travellers like for its lakeside setting and coffee shops. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 5 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near Don Carter State Park?

Courtyard by Marriott Gainesville GA is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a 24-hour fitness centre. You'll find it 7.5 mi (12 km) from Don Carter State Park. Other good choices in the area include The Guest Lodge Gainesville and The Inn at Blackberry HIll.

How many hotels will I find close to Don Carter State Park?

Expedia has 5 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Don Carter State Park.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Don Carter State Park, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel reservations are refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before check in. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review the top deals on offer near Don Carter State Park.

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Our top choices for Don Carter State Park hotels

1. The Guest Lodge Gainesville

2. Courtyard by Marriott Gainesville GA

3. Hampton Inn Gainesville

4. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gainesville - Lake Lanier Area by IHG

5. Best Western Plus Lake Lanier/gainesville Hotel & Suites

6. Comfort Inn & Suites

7. Candlewood Suites Oakwood by IHG

8. Hilton Garden Inn Gainesville

9. Fairfield Inn and Suites Gainesville

10. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Gainesville

11. Motel 6 Gainesville, GA

12. The Inn at Blackberry HIll

13. Super 8 by Wyndham Gainesville

14. Econo Lodge Gainesville Downtown Area

15. Georgianna Motel

16. HomeTowne Studios By Red Roof Gainesville, GA

17. Quality Inn Oakwood - Gainesville

18. Timberline Glamping River Forks

19. Near Helen, Waterfalls & Hiking! Quiet Mtn Retreat

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Top Don Carter State Park Hotel Reviews

Comfort Suites Commerce

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Dahlonega by IHG

Baymont by Wyndham Cornelia

Lily Creek Lodge

Quality Inn Cornelia

Days Inn by Wyndham Dahlonega University Area

Fairfield By Marriott Inn & Suites Cornelia

Comfort Inn & Suites Dahlonega University Area

Dahlonega Mountain Inn

Other attractions near Don Carter State Park

Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville

Quinlan Visual Arts Center

Lula Park

Lake Lanier Olympic Park

Jaemor Farms

Frances Meadows Aquatic Center

Chattahoochee Golf Club

Smithgall Arts Center

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